DUTCH COURAGE Synonyms: 75 Similar and Opposite Words

Dutch courage

noun

Definition of Dutch courage

as in ardent spirits

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Noun

Rubbing Alcohol Head to the drug store for a bottle of 70% isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to clean windows.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 29 Aug. 2026
Food and drink Three meals a day—included in the rate, except for alcohol—are served in the main lodge, with every group being assigned the same table during their stay.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of alcohol

Noun

RedPoint is one of the very few places in town with sit-down service and a strong drink program, with bourbon being the star.

— Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 21 July 2026
Saturday-Sunday This Mexican restaurant in Clearfork is known for its brisket tacos and strong drinks – their froze with rose and vodka has a two drink limit.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2026

Definition of strong drink

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As a result, our northern neighbor banned the sale of American booze (which is still ongoing in nearly all Canada’s provinces today).

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 24 Aug. 2026
No business bought more bottles of booze from state liquor stores than Bardenay’s downtown Boise location during fiscal year 2026, which ended June 30.

— Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of booze

Noun

Our last night in Valoria la Buena was spent among newfound friends, discussing the Strokes, love and coffee, all while enjoying a little rum.

— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 26 Aug. 2026
Here, Mojito Masters mix up the signature cocktail using fresh mint, lime, and locally made Papa’s Pilar rum.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of rum

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Cocaine is classified as a stimulant and substance of abuse on the WADA Prohibited List and is banned in competition under tennis anti-doping rules.

— Reuters, NBC news, 19 Aug. 2026
The tablets, which are a blend of the stimulant with caffeine and other adulterants, are particularly common in South and Southeast Asia.

— Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of stimulant

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The case against the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback was amended Thursday to add citations for possessing open intoxicants in a motor vehicle, unsafe passing on the right and first-offense operating while intoxicated.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
Troopers woke the man and found open intoxicants on the passenger seat, MSP said.

— Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026

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